Our Movers and Shakers articles highlight who’s moving up, out or across in the rapidly evolving world of workplace culture, employee health and wellbeing. Here’s a selection of just a few of the many “movers and shakers” that grabbed my attention in July 2025…
Helena Bach, Virgin Atlantic
First up is Helena Bach, who will be joining us to facilitate a roundtable at the Leaders’ Summit at this year’s MAD World event on 9th October. Helena has moved from Manager – Wellbeing to the role of People Operations Excellence & Rest of the World with Virgin Atlantic.
Reflecting the widespread impact of Helena’s perfect blend of empathy and efficiency, her announcement of this change on LinkedIn was welcomed with resounding positivity. This comment from her colleague Linda Porter particularly caught my eye: “Like everything else you will smash this HB. You are a superwoman”.
You can find out more about the roundtable that Helena will be facilitating at the Leaders’ Summit at MAD World here.
Helen Foster, Sodexo
Next is the fabulous Helen Foster. Helen’s 25-year career in Pensions and Benefits has seen her working for both corporates (such as Sodexo, and prior to that, The Kellogg Company), and in consultancy. Stepping up from her role as Head of Pensions, Wellbeing and Benefits UKI, Helen has been promoted to Sodexo’s Total Rewards Director.
This testimonial on Helen’s LinkedIn profile by her former manager Rachel Jones speaks volumes: “Commercially focused, Helen’s ability to lead and navigate multi million pound contracts with layers of complexity never phases or causes concern, she is always trusted and respected. A natural leader of people, empathetic and honest, patient and growth focused, belief and trust”.
Adeife Onwuzulike, Euromonitor
As a member of the Steering Committee of our Make A Difference Leaders’ Club across 2025, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Adeife Onwuzulike and it’s fantastic to see that her role has evolved. From Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director (& Wellbeing) she has been promoted to Euromonitor’s Global Director: Culture, Engagement and Inclusion (APAC, EMEAI & Americas).
You can find out more about Adeife thoughts on how to keep Gen Z employees happy, healthy and engaged with next generation benefits in this Make A Difference webinar which she joined as a panel member.
Amanda Owen MBE, Babcock International
The stalwart of Health & Safety, Amanda Owen, has announced that she is moving on from her role as Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director with Heathrow Airport to take up a new position leading Safety, Health, Environment & Protection (SHEP) with engineering services company Babcock International.
In her LinkedIn post she wrote:
“After 16 years (in total), it’s hard to put into words what this extraordinary place has meant to me. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together. From navigating the uncertainty of COVID, to building an industry-leading Safety Management System, being named Risk Team of the Year, and putting the health and wellbeing of our colleagues at the heart of everything — it’s been a privilege to be part of it all”.
“There really is no place like Heathrow. Thank you for the memories, the challenges, the laughter, and the purpose – especially to the FHSW Team. I’ll be cheering you on as the Team continues to flourish under new leadership”.
You can read Amanda’s thoughts about taking a data-driven approach to health and wellbeing in this writeup of key insights from the session she joined at the MAD World Summit back in 2022.
Sarah Churchman OBE
Last but certainly not least is Sarah Churchman OBE.
Award-winning Workplace Culture & Wellbeing Leader, and Former Human Resources Director, Sarah Churchman OBE has announced that she has been appointed to the Board of the Royal Automobile Association.
Writing on LinkedIn, Sarah explained:
“I’m delighted to have been appointed to the Board of the Royal Automobile Club. Since I retired from full time employment at PwC UK after 37 years I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the portfolio lifestyle and now I am very much looking forward to working with my fellow board members and the excellent management team to ensure the Club delivers excellence to its members and so retains it prestigious reputation”.
You can read more about Sarah Churchman OBE’s perspective on shifting to a proactive and preventative approach to supporting employee health and wellbeing in this roundup of highlights from our sister event, The Watercooler, where Sarah was a keynote speaker back in 2022.
We wish you all luck in your new roles and look forward to hearing how you are getting on.
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